Once you realize you don’t have to wait for the holidays or a weekend brunch to whip up a batch of 8 minute Mini Cinnamon Rolls, the second half of your life begins. Don’t you just want to pinch their wee, cinnamon-swirled, yeast-free cheeks?! That’s right, no waiting for dough to double in size and rise because we’re channeling our inner Sandra Lee and taking help from the grocery store to bust these babies out in record time....
We welcomed Mr. Cameron (thank you, Summer Olympics 2016 and Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy for the much needed naming inspiration!) into our lives Thursday morning and he is doing wonderfully. Over the past six days he’s been smothered in snuggles and smooches by both sets of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and big brother Lincoln, of course. ❤️ Now, by some complete miracle the dishwasher is running and both boys are currently napping, so I wanted to pop in to say hi....
Published 6/1/2022 Need some inspiration for what to do with this better than store bought teriyaki sauce? Start with our crockpot teriyaki chicken! Best Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe We’re so glad you landed on this homemade teriyaki sauce because it’s truly a fan favorite (and one of our favs, too!). This teriyaki sauce recipe whips together in less than 10 minutes and is the perfect addition to any stir fry, grilled or baked chicken, and more!...
Published 1/13/2021 • Updated 1/24/2024 The Perfect Appetizer- Buffalo Chicken Dip Say hello to the most perfect appetizer for game day, a holiday, or just for fun. This crockpot buffalo chicken dip is easy to throw into the slow cooker and it has a surprisingly short ingredient list. You can serve this buffalo chicken dip with any of our other delicious appetizer recipes next time you watch the game. Whether you serve this buffalo chicken dip along side these delicious chicken meatballs or BBQ crock pot chicken wings, you won’t be disappointed....
Published 12/4/2020 Why Make Butternut Squash Lasagna? There is nothing better than a big cheesy piece of lasagna! This butternut squash lasagna is a delicious spin on lasagna! You’ll never make another lasagna recipe again! Why do we love this lasagna so much? It is packed with vegetables! Butternut squash, mushrooms, and the tomato sauce add so many vitamins and minerals to just one piece of lasagna. You get all the classic ingredients of a classic lasagna with some added fall ingredients....
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with it comes being bombarded by ALL THE SWEETS. I whole heartedly believe in enjoying a sweet treat with your sweetie on the holiday, but you can definitely do it in more healthful way with my naturally sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites. Not only do these 5 ingredient (plus salt) cookie “dough” balls taste like Chewy Chips Ahoy (YES,) but they’re naturally sweetened with dates!...
Dig into grilling season with Chipotle Cheddar Turkey Burgers with Avocado Crema (say that five times fast!) I love a classic beef burger, but burgers as a whole are just begging to be tinkered with. You’ve got your meat options: beef, bison, chicken, and turkey, of course. The mix ins: herbs and spices. And the cheese: American or cheddar is my basic burger topper of choice, but smoked gouda, mozzarella, muenster and blue cheese are all winners too....
(Note: this recipe was developed before I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and is NOT gluten free!) Once upon a time there was an adorable local Chinese restaurant called Cafe Su. They decorated the window sills with pink roses, played Norah Jones softly over the speakers, and had vintage bras hanging in the bathrooms (really.) They basically made it a point to be as unique of a Chinese food joint as possible, and it totally worked....
Someone recently asked me what my favorite liquor was and I literally could not bring myself to name one. (“Name ’em. Name ’em!” #namethatTVshow) Personally, I much prefer the variety and nuances of wine over liquor. My husband though? He’s a gin martini guy through and through, and it’s with him in mind that I created the recipe for this epic Dirty Martini Dip — no liquor required! Dirty Martini meets thick and creamy dip with an irresistible twist in this cocktail-inspired recipe that will keep you coming back for more and more....
My husband and I are in a season of life where our date nights typically occur at 4:30pm, include 1-2 beverage spills, and a “hey, that’s MY red crayon!” accusation. Translation: our 3 kids are there too. LOL. Since we don’t get out to restaurants alone together all that often, I like to occasionally whip up special-feeling yet simple dinner recipes like Easy Mushroom Risotto to turn our kitchen into a fancy restaurant — if only in our minds!...
Published 4/23/2021 • Updated 3/17/2024 The Best Salsa Verde Is there anything better than a fresh homemade salsa verde with your favorite tortilla chip? No! This is our take on a salsa verde recipe that you will want to keep in your fridge at all times. This Salsa verde… Only uses 6 ingredients! Is so fresh and delicious. Can be served by itself or on many delicious dishes. Did you know?...
Published 2/16/2021 • Updated 8/8/2022 Looking for other amazing salad recipes? Check out all of our favorite healthy salads and make them for meal prep over the next few weeks! When it comes to salad making, there are so many different directions you can go. We have salads on Fit Foodie Finds that don’t even have any lettuce like these chicken salad recipes. We have broccoli salad recipes, egg salad recipes, and all of these delicious kale recipes!...
Published 8/9/2023 • Updated 8/29/2023 The OG hamburger casserole comes from a box and is essentially noodles and a powdered cheese sauce with ground hamburger mixed in. While boxed food has a time and a place, we’re here to help you recreate hamburger casserole in your own home with a Fit Foodie twist. Say hello to our revamped, still hearty yet totally wholesome, hamburger casserole with a sweet potato cheese sauce....
Published 11/16/2021 • Updated 12/5/2023 Our goal with all of our recipes is to keep classic flavors while using wholesome, nourishing ingredients when possible. Trust me when I say this healthy sweet potato casserole doesn’t taste “healthy!” We’ve perfected this wholesome version of a holiday classic know you’ll love it, too. In addition to creating a healthier version, our sweet potato casserole recipe is also simple – we’ve streamlined much of the process!...
Published 11/2/2020 • Updated 10/3/2023 This broth recipe was inspired after a kitchen day with lots of food scraps. Have you ever noticed when you are preparing a chicken dinner that there are so many bones and vegetable chunks left over? We decided to use up those scraps by making homemade chicken broth. Making homemade chicken broth from scratch is a bit time-consuming, but it’s worth it. All you need is vegetables (or vegetable scraps), chicken, herbs, and salt!...
That said, WHO WANTS JELLO SHOTS?! Muwahahaha! Ben and I are heading to a 4th of July party tomorrow and I thought it’d be super festive to bring a platter of fruity red and blue shots to share. I can’t even tell you the last time I had a Jello shot, and I’ve certainly never made them, but for some reason I felt utterly compelled to whip up a batch 66 of them....
Published 4/22/2021 Best Ever Chocolate Banana Bread This chocolate banana bread continues to get 5-star review after 5-star review! It’s chocolatey, fluffy, and made with whole ingredients! Similar to our healthy banana bread recipe, this chocolate banana bread is made with white whole wheat flour and coconut oil. We just can’t get enough of the banana + chocolate flavor combo! Is chocolate banana bread healthy? Not all chocolate banana bread recipes are created equal!...
It is a long process when you want to eat Idli. As for making regular idlis, you need to first soak the rice and lentils. Then grind them and let them sit for at least 8-10 hours for fermentation. So for those days when you want to enjoy Idli without any wait, this recipe of Instant Rava Idli is perfect. If you love trying different variations of Idli, try this recipe....
I found my new go-to party/potluck/picnic recipe – Lemon Fruit Dip! Could this stuff BE any springier? (Said in my best Chanandler Bong voice, of course.) Speaking of, it’s weird watching reruns of Friends and realizing the characters near the end of the series are the same age I am now. I remember watching that show in high school and thinking they were all so…OLD. Excuse me while I curl up in a corner with a big bowl of whippy lemon fruit dip and eat my feelings....
Published 11/11/2020 • Updated 8/8/2022 Say hello to lemon ginger cranberry sauce! We gave this classic Thanksgiving side dish recipe a little pizzazz with the addition of fresh lemon and ginger. Both add flavor, freshness, and brightness to this traditional sauce. Made with wholesome ingredients on the stovetop and ready in under 30 minutes, you’re going to want to make this every year from here on out. No more cranberry sauce in a can!...
